Collaborative Giving

When like-minded donors come together to support a specific cause, philanthropy is more effective—and satisfying.

At the Fairfield County Community Foundation, there are many ways to collaborate with other donors. You can:

  • Make a contribution to one of the Foundation's Field of Interest funds, which support a particular area of need
  • Join a donor giving circle and make a collaborative grant to a specific nonprofit or cause, and/or 
  • Give to one of the Foundation's Discretionary funds which support pressing needs in the county
Let the impact of your collective giving be felt throughout Fairfield County. Find out how you can work with others to make a difference in your own backyard.

Give to a Field of Interest Fund
Field of Interest Funds at the Foundation


Join a Donor Giving Circle
Donor Giving Circles


Give to a Discretionary Fund
Discretionary Funds at the Foundation


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“By sharing their philanthropic expertise, the Foundation has helped me grow from a raw neophyte to an educated, confident grantor.”

Anne Leonhardt
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